Montgomery recognized for innovation in local government

The City of Montgomery received the Outstanding Achievement in Local Government Innovation Award from the Alliance for Innovation. This award recognized the city’s successful technology service sharing partnership with Sycamore Community Schools.

Sycamore Community Schools and the City of Montgomery partnered on extending the fiber optics cabling system from Sycamore High School to the city’s public works facility, 7315 Cornell Road, to the rest of the city’s network. This resulted in significant financial savings to the City, improved and faster network efficiencies and provided Sycamore Community Schools with additional resources to deliver services to both teachers and students.

“This service sharing partnership is a great example of what can be accomplished when two quality organizations work together for the benefit of the community,” City Manager Wayne Davis said.

“The cost savings for the city have been significant but more importantly, the technology partnership with Sycamore Community Schools has allowed the city to enhance service capabilities beyond what could have accomplished on our own and Sycamore Community School receives additional resources to support the students and school staff,” community and information services director Matthew Vanderhorst said.

The Outstanding Achievement in Local Government Innovation Award is given to local governments that have shown dedication to stretching and improving the boundaries of day-to-day government operations and practices, implementing creative business processes, and improving the civic health of the community.